Gutter-protector.



J. G. KOUGH, JR. GUTTEB PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED APR.7,1914.

1, 1 21,732, Patented Dec.22,1914.

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GUTTER-PROTECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed. April 7, 1914:. Serial No. 830,266.

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JOHN C. KoUoH, Jr., a citizen of the United States, residing at lidgewood, in the county of Bergen and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gutter- Protectors, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to cornice and hanging gutters or eave-troughs, and more particularly to devices used to retain the trough or gutter in its proper shape.

The principal object of this invent1on is to provide a brace which is adapted to be positioned in the trough or gutter which will retain the trough or gutter in its correct shape and at the same time will not stop or obstruct the flow of materiel through the trough or gutter.

Another object of this invention is to provide a brace as described which is with means to facilitate the placing of the same in the trough or gutter.

A still further object of this invention 1s to provide a gutter or trough brace which comprises comparatively long engaging members, thereby bracing the trough, at not only one point, but at comparatively great distance.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a device as above described which is simple in construction, efficient 1n operation and consists of the minimum number of parts.

With these and other objects in view this invention consists of certain novel combinations, constructions and arrangements of parts as will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawing: Figure 1 is a perspective View of the improved device in use. Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view taken through a trough or gutter with the improved device mounted therein. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the improved device. Fig. e is a detailed perspective view of one of the overhanging fingers used with this device.

Referring to the parts by reference numerals 10 denotes a hanging gutter or eavetrough of the ordinary type to which this invention is adapted to be applied.

To accomplish the objects heretofore set forth, the device comprises a frame having side members 11 and end members 12, said side members being approximately twice the length of the end members 12, thus forming a rectangularly shaped retaining frame. One of the side members 11 is provided with an overhanging lip or trough 13 extending the entire length thereof, said lip 13 forming a ledge, the purpose of which will be hereinafter set forth. At the connecting point of the side member 11 not having the lip 13, are formed enlarged downwardly extending tongues 14 on the end members 12, said downwardly extending tongues 11- are provided with a rounded or curved outer face 15, the purpose of which will be hereinafter set forth. Secured to the top edge of the end of the side members which are provided with the members 1 1 are fingers 16 having an enlarged substantially semi-circular head 17 formed on their outer end.

The operation of this device is as follows: The frame is placed in the trough or gutter as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the overhanging lip 13 engages the inner longitudinal edge of the trough or gutter and the other side of the frame is positioned against the outer edge or the edge opposite to the one engaged by the ledge formed by the overhanging lip 13, and the device, of course, being of rigid material will hold the trough or gutter in the proper shape. If it is wished to make sure of the retaining of the frame in the trough, means can be passed through the openings 18 in one of the side members 11 and engage the support of the trough. It

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is well known that these troughs or gutters have a certain amount of resiliency and it is for that purpose that the face is rounded or curved on the downwardly extending tongues 1 1 so as to guide and facilitate the placing of the device in the gutter or trough. The tongue 16 engages the edge of one side of the trough or gutter and in this way help to insure the retaining of the frame in the trough. Another feature of this invention is that there are no points or sharp edges which come in contact with the trough when the same is being positioned therein, and therefore, there is no likelihood of the trough being perforated or punctured by the carelessness of the person placing the device in position.

lVhat is claimed is A gutter protector of the class described comprising a front and rear side member, end members connecting said side members thereby forming a rectangular frame, said rear side member provided with an overrounded outer edges, a finger fixedly secured upon each one of said end members, said fingers provided with rounded heads, each head extending for a distance beyond the forward portion of the end member and front side, said frame being adapted to be partially positioned within a'gutter, said lip being adapted to rest upon the upper edge of a gutter for holding the rear side of the frame in position, said depending tongues being adapted to be positioned ment of said frame, said heads being 20 rounded so as to facilitate the easy lifting of a frame from the gutter and at the same time eliminate uneven edges thereby preventing any injury to the gutter.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my 25 signature in presence of two witnesses;

JOHN C. KOUGH, JR. WVitnesses:

JOHN HUDsoN, JOHN G. KOUGH Copies of this patent may be obtainedfor five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents. Washington, D. G. 

